2019 NMO Patient Day

April 1, 2019 | NMO Patient Day

UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center
425 Westwood Plaza | Los Angeles CA 90095

April 1 – Los Angeles, CA – This year serves as the 10th anniversary of the Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation’s International NMO Patient Day. The day brought together patients, caregivers, family and friends to learn from and share with expert clinicians and researchers.

The program highlighted the progress made by industry leaders in their work towards effective treatments for neuromyelitis optica (NMO) and its spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Medical advisor to the foundation and moderator, Dr. Michael Yeaman, provided the framework for the day with opportunities for those in attendance to learn about these scientific breakthroughs, preparing for a new era of NMO therapies.

The founder of the Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation, Victoria Jackson, expressed gratitude to all involved for the progress made on behalf of the NMOSD community.

There were 282 total attendees from 32 states and 19 countries.

2019 NMO Patient Day Livestreams

All times Pacific.

Morning Session 1 – 8:30am – 10:30am – Click Here.

Morning Session 2 – 10:45am – 12:30pm – Click Here.

Afternoon Session – 4:00pm – 5:00pm – Click Here.

“I love hearing each year the progress that s being made with the clinical trials.  I am grateful to the GJCF for the immense amount of planning and preparation that goes in to providing this amazing day for us and for the doctors and researchers who take the time to answer our questions.” – Nancy

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